Tokyo Metropolitan Government Archives

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A Cautious Reopening for Business

A roundup of the most significant news stories from Japan reported in the first half of June 2020.

Japan Tobacco Fights Rearguard Action Against Anti-Smoking Movement

Japan’s anti-smoking movement has been gaining strength in its effort to protect the rights of non-smokers and to save lives, but Japan Tobacco’s political muscle remains undiminished.

Shinzo Abe Passes Hirobumi Ito

A roundup of the most significant news stories from Japan reported on June 8, 2019.

Abe Demands Local Government Support for Military Recruitment

A roundup of the most significant news stories from Japan reported on February 16, 2019.

Tokyo Moves to Ban Anti-LGBT Discrimination

On October 8, Japan’s LGBT community took to the streets of Shinjuku for love and equality. It was the Tokyo Love Parade 2018. This came days after the Tokyo Metropolitan Government adopted an ordinance banning discrimination against the LGBT community.